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Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
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5. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start
engine.
6. When engine starts, release starter button or ignition
switch key.
7. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2
thru 6 and try again.
8. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 7,
contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in
any other way.
II. Choke Only
1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
2. Move engine throttle control to “CHOKE” or “START”
position, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s
instructions). See Figures 13, 14, 15 and 16. Afterward,
continue reading instructions below.
NOTE
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move
engine throttle control to “FAST” position instead of
“CHOKE” or “START” position. See
Figures 13, 14, 15 and
16. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
3. Operate equipment control to release engine brake or
clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s
instructions). See Figure 15 on page 9. Afterward, con-
tinue reading instructions below.
NOTE
DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds
each attempt.
4. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start
engine.
5. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2
thru 4 and try again.
6. When engine starts:
a. Release starter button or ignition switch key.
b. Move engine throttle control to “FAST” position. See
Figures 13, 14, 15 and 16. Afterward, continue
reading instructions below.
c. Next, move engine throttle control to desired speed
in “RUN” range.
NOTES
If engine starts but falters when engine throttle control is
moved to “FAST” position:
a. Move engine throttle control back to “CHOKE”
position. See
Figures 13, 14, 15 and 16. Afterward,
continue reading instructions below.
b. Next, move engine throttle control to “FAST”
position. See
Figures 13, 14, 15 and 16. Afterward,
continue reading instructions below.
If engine dies after engine throttle control is moved to
“FAST” position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to restart engine.
7. If engine fires but does NOT continue to run, move
engine throttle control to “FAST” position and start
engine.
8. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the “FAST”
position, move engine throttle control to “CHOKE” posi-
tion and start engine.
9. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 8,
contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in
any other way.
Figure 13. Engine Components
Figure 14. Start/Choke Control Positions
1. Spark Plug Wire
2. Muffler
3. Muffler Guard
4. Oil Fill Cap Dipstick
5. Starter Cord Handle
6. Fuel Fill Cap
7. Air Cleaner
8. Carburetor
9. Control Lever
10. Optional Shroud
1
4
5
8
6
7
9
2
3
10
1. “SLOW” Position
2. “RUN” Range
3. “FAST” Position
4. “CHOKE” Position
4
3
2
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